The Brief
- The Issue: Bay Area concertgoers report being priced out of major events as ticket costs reach “out of control” levels due to resellers.
- The Legislation: Assembly Member Matt Haney (D-San Francisco) is sponsoring AB 1720, which would cap ticket resale prices at 10% above face value.
- The Conflict: While fans and Ticketmaster support the move, some consumer advocacy groups argue the bill strengthens Ticketmaster’s market monopoly.
SAN FRANCISCO – As concert season kicks into high gear, the excitement of seeing a favorite artist live is being dampened for many by the sticker shock of skyrocketing ticket prices.
What they’re saying:
At the Chase Center in San Francisco on Monday night, fans gathered for a Demi Lovato concert. Many who spoke with KTVU said they were lucky enough to snag tickets early, but they worry that the era of affordable live music is quickly disappearing.…